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School Assistant alternatives

School Assistant compared with 5 alternatives: Power Planner, MyStudyLife, Smart Timetable, Saturn and Shovel.

School Assistant is free to use. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
School AssistantThis toolFreeFreemacOS, iOS
Power PlannerFree plan · from $4.99 one-timeYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
MyStudyLifeFree plan · from $6.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Smart TimetableFree plan · from $0.99YesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
SaturnFreeFreeiOS, Android
ShovelFree trial · from $39/yrTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android

How each one differs from School Assistant

  1. Power Planner

    Homework planner with class schedules and GPA calculation

    • Power Planner starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (Premium, unlocks every platform). School Assistant is free.
    • Only Power Planner lists a web app.
    • Only Power Planner lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Power Planner can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Power Planner also covers calendar.

    Suits: Students who want grades and GPA worked out next to their homework list

    Power Planner vs School AssistantPower Planner pricing and details

  2. MyStudyLife

    Student planner for classes, homework, exams and grades

    • MyStudyLife starts at $6.99 per month, or $39.99 per year. School Assistant is free.
    • Only MyStudyLife lists a web app.
    • Only MyStudyLife lists an Android app.
    • Only School Assistant lists a macOS app.
    • MyStudyLife also covers calendar and Pomodoro timer.

    Suits: School and university students with rotating or block timetables

    MyStudyLife vs School AssistantMyStudyLife pricing and details

  3. Smart Timetable

    Class schedule and homework planner with rotating timetables

    • Smart Timetable starts at $0.99 to $7.99 (US App Store in-app purchases; terms mostly not shown). School Assistant is free.
    • Only Smart Timetable lists a web app.
    • Only Smart Timetable lists an Android app.
    • Smart Timetable also covers calendar.

    Suits: Students and teachers whose timetable rotates over two to four weeks

    Smart Timetable vs School AssistantSmart Timetable pricing and details

  4. Saturn

    Free social calendar app built around school schedules and friends

    • Saturn is free. School Assistant is free.
    • Only Saturn lists an Android app.
    • Only School Assistant lists a macOS app.
    • Saturn also covers natural-language input and calendar.

    Suits: High school students with rotating, block or A/B day schedules

    Saturn vs School AssistantSaturn pricing and details

  5. Shovel

    Study planner that checks if you have time for every task

    • Shovel starts at $39 per year ($3.25 per month), or $9.79 billed monthly. School Assistant is free.
    • School Assistant has a free plan. Shovel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Shovel lists a web app.
    • Only Shovel lists an Android app.
    • Only School Assistant lists a macOS app.

    Suits: College students planning a full semester of readings, assignments and exams

    Shovel vs School AssistantShovel pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in School Assistant

  • Apple devices only: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro. No Android, Windows or web version is listed.
  • There is no calendar view inside the app. The developer chose to show schoolwork in Apple Calendar through Sync to Calendar.
  • The Siri AI integration is limited to supported devices, and Smart Create depends on Apple Intelligence.
  • Sun Apps is run by a single developer, according to its About page.
School Assistant pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to School Assistant?

The alternatives to School Assistant in this directory are Power Planner, MyStudyLife, Smart Timetable, Saturn and Shovel. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with School Assistant.

Is there a free alternative to School Assistant?

Yes. Saturn is free to use. Power Planner, MyStudyLife and Smart Timetable have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which School Assistant alternatives work on Windows?

The School Assistant listing does not include a Windows app. Power Planner lists one.

Which School Assistant alternatives work on Android?

The School Assistant listing does not include an Android app. Power Planner, MyStudyLife, Smart Timetable, Saturn and Shovel list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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